Narrative Opinion Summary
Jerold M. McElvaine's request for review of the Benefits Review Board's decision, which affirmed the administrative law judge's denial of longshore disability benefits under 33 U.S.C. 901-950, has been denied. The court found that the Board's decision was supported by substantial evidence and contained no reversible errors. Consequently, the petition was denied based on the Board's reasoning. The court also determined that oral argument was unnecessary as the existing materials sufficiently addressed the facts and legal issues.
Legal Issues Addressed
Denial of Longshore Disability Benefits under 33 U.S.C. 901-950subscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court upheld the Benefits Review Board's decision denying disability benefits to the petitioner, stating that the decision was supported by substantial evidence.
Reasoning: The court found that the Board's decision was supported by substantial evidence and contained no reversible errors.
Judicial Review of Administrative Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court denied the petition for review based on the Board's reasoning and found no need for oral argument, indicating that the existing record was sufficient to address the issues.
Reasoning: Consequently, the petition was denied based on the Board's reasoning. The court also determined that oral argument was unnecessary as the existing materials sufficiently addressed the facts and legal issues.